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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-16
SENATOR STEWARDS SILVER
RILLs

Senator Stewart, Of Nevada, has in
troduced an important bill relating to
gold and silver. The telegraphic report
Of the bill states that it provides that
any person may deposit at any mint or
assay office of the United States both
gold and silver bullion in quantities not
less than Eve ounces Of gold or eighty
ounces OF silver, and demand and re.
ceive therefor coin certificates represent
ing, one dollar for twenty. five and eight
.danths grains of gold, and one dollar for
t,ur hundred and twelve and one-half
grains Of silver, provided, that the gold
aud silver bullion 80 deposited shall
contain by weight in one thousand
parts. nine hundred parts of pure met
al.
The bill directs the Secretary of the
Treasury to prepare certificates and fur
nish the same to the various mints aud
assay Offices to be exchanged for gold
md silver bullion. No certificate of
ISIS denomination than 80 or of great.
cr denomination than $1,000 shnll be
redsemable in gold or silver bullion at
the option of the Government The
certificates are to be q legal tender at
their nominal vnlue for all debts public
and private, except whore otherwise
stipulated in contracts alrsndy made.
The bill further provides that no gold
or silver shall hereafter be coined, ex-
oept what may be necessary in the pay
Msnt Of the obligations Of the United
States already made payable in coin,
aud for actual circulation among the
people, the Secretary of the Treasury to
be empowered to regulate the amount
of coinage authorized. There is to BIZ
no charge for saying or refining bull
lion under the aoS, and all parts OF
the coin .ge act OF 1879, which con.
hict with it's provisions, are repealed.
The passage Of this act would greatly
encourage silver mining, as 1t Axes the
price Of silver at one dollar for every
4i2H grains OF bu lion, nine-tenths
fine, which would be about the ruts of
81 1917 per ounce. Though this would
lie material advance over the present
price OF silver, enough to make the
working of mines, now barely paying
expenses, profitable, the certificate
would represent a. much silver as the
silver notes. Under the Standard Dol.
l.r Act the Government profit on coin
age equals the difference between the
market price Of silver aud its value when
,ined, while the Stewart bill provides
taat the bullioa producer shalt be the
gunner 10 that extent, as minis should
he arndaoted for the benefit OF the pub
Nc. mot for tina profit oi the Govern.
DAent.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-16
An Abse.uss oare.

The oTaIaIEAL ABIETTNE OINTMENT 10
only pnt up In large. two-ouncs ,in boxes, and
An absolute cure for old Eor.s, burns.
wounds, chspped hands. and nj. skin erup.
tons. wi;i positively care ali kinds ~ pilss.
Ask for the ORIGINAL ABIET1NR ONT
AEFT. Bold By =. .. MullsfAs Is cents ne,
ox--by msi 20 cen o.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-12-16

The bin merits the approval tof the
people OF the West, A. il effect In the
silver producing States and Territories
would be the same - FREQ coinage. -
[silyer State.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Washington Letter
FROM Our REGULAR CORRESPONDENT J
WAsnINGToN. AUGUST 81, 1887.

(FRoM Our REGULAR CORRESPONDENT J
WAsHINGToN. AUGUST 81, 1887
During the pastth weeks naval cir
cles at the Capital have been all agog
over the arrest and trial of Surgeon
Willard II. Crawford, a young Virgin
fundamentally popular and Of previous
irreproachable reputation, for criminal
conduct with Eva White, a fourteen
year old schoolgirl, and the worst Of
all is that the doctor, has been convict j..
ed in the police court upon the informa-
tions charging him with the crime, and
sentenced to six months in Jail for each.
For the sake Of the service it is hoped
that the higher courts will give YER
dict of acquittal, though the prospect
Of such a result is far from promising.
Meanwhile the youthful victim Of this
lustful dude has fled, no one knows
whittier, to hide her shame and begin
anew the life that was so wantonIy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Reunion ut Pen.Mar.

The Lutheran Reunion at Pen Mar IS
quite promising of another grand success
The question of attending is being sgitatcd
by the people along the line of roads, and nc
cording to reports received from other mem,
bcrs of the committees, there will be an i'm
mensc crowd there each day, and especially
do we expect one on the second day.
The greater portion of the people expect
I'd the first day will be over the west end of
the road.
Those that are particularly interested in
Sunday School matters and those that dc
sire stunning the rush and jam, incident at
the depot during the dispatch of trains, can
obviatc this unpleasantncss considerably by
going the first day. No effort will be
spared to make each day interesting md en-
joyablc to all.
To those that favored Luther Day last
year, we would say be of one mind and
heart, and 90 again Let all work together
in union, for in union there is strength, in
strength power, and in power success.
Posters are now out to the notice of all.
Programmes will he printed and distributed
upon the grounds. We trust We are safe IN
saying, fair weather; grand reunion so
70 one go all !!
One of Sub Committee,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
(1ra1.clpnpal Gems.

What became OF the GEMS of two weeks
ago? They failed to appear.
DIR. J. l.. Grouse of Washington d. G., is
in Graccham, making short visit with
friends here.
Mr.. Geo A. Hoover, who has for the past
several months been III bad health is yet
quite i'll.
Mr.. w. Robt. McGinnls of Fremont, Ncb
formerly OF Gracchanl, Md, Is to be congrat-
ulatcd, as lie has again been promoted and
now holds a position of trust in the X. r. Of
flee of the Sioux City & Pacific II. II. Co., at
Fremont. Mr.. McGnnis reports being quite
we'll and reader of TIE CLARION.
A very fine tombstone was placed in our
cemetery over the grave of Mr.. Owen Dor
sey, by Mr.. w. II. Uoke of Emmitsburg, Md.
and quite a nice stone was also placed over
the grave of Mrs. Mary M. Boiler, by j. H.
Tough Of Woohboro, Md. Our cemetery
is badly in need of cleaning up.
Yes, a picnic. The Graceham Sunday
School have decided to hold their annual pic
mic on the 10th Of Sept, in the beautiful
grove Of Mr. VIM. J. Black. (Which grove by
the time Graccham is once a consumer of
the Mechanicstown Water Company's water
will he noted little park of fountains with
all other needed convenlcnces for pleasure,
The committee IN charge Of the picnic will
endcavor to make the occasion one to be en-
joyed by all. Remember the place and date
and keep lookout for posters.
Mr.. WIN. N. Yonson of Washington u. G.
is also here visiting friends. Right glad tc
see so familiar a face once again. X.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
blighted IN in, it's early bloom.

blighted IN in. it's early bloom.
Universal regret is expressed in this
city at the death of Professor Spencer
F. Baird, the great scientist who had
but few, if any peers and no superiors,
and whose lengthy life was series of
laborious tolls and triumphs in his chos.
ell field, where he had as co-workers
those eminent men in the scientific
world, Agassls and Audubon, by both
of whom his transcendent talents were
recognized. But, the most useful and
practical results of professor Baird's
work was the establishment of the Unit
ed States Fish Commission, which he
served with rare fidelity, without any
salary whatever, and which has stocked
the waters of the United States with
such large supplies Of fish as to per-
manently cheaper that Indispensable
article of food. This, the noblest act of
the departed scientists life, will be re-
warded with Che gratitude of the pres.
ent generation and the bountiful bless
ings Of posterity.
The efforts of Secretary Whitney to
rebuild the navy are being pushed for.
ward will. the most commcndable activ-
ity and energy. During the past week
the Secretary has awarded contracts for
three steel cruisers and two gunboats
of the best and latest modern designs
and equipment. and also a prize of $751;
600 to an English Company for the
most acceptable model Of a torpedo bat
tle,ship, authorized 10y IN act of Con-
gress.
Secretary Lamar has just made an
important land order, revoking the in
demnlty lands granted by Congress to
the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Co.,
and throwing open to the settlement
untold millions OF acres in this case
alone twenty-five or thirty million acres
are restored to the public domain, not
to mention number of other land
grant railroads similarly affected. With
the exception of the few who are per-
sonally or professionally interested, this
decision Is received with general APPROX
al, rs the popular opinion that the rail
roads have received too many conces-
sions and privileges from the Govern
ment is we'll founded.
The meeting of the International
Medical Congress, to be held here early
in next month, is looked forward to
with much interest and extensive prep
arations have already been made for the
reception and entertainment Of the del
egates, the number of whom are various
ly estimated from three to five thousand.
Already the name of several hundred
distinguished foreign physicians have
been registered for attendance, and
there can be no doubt that the United
States will be largely representcd.-
That important beneficial results to
science and the healing art will follow
this convocation of savants there can
be no question.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Brace Up.

You arc feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
YOU arc tidgctty, nervous, and generally out
of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up,
but not with stimulants, spring medicines,
or bittcrs, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for M hour, and then leave you in worse.
condition than before. What you want IS
an atertive that will purify your blood,
start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys
restore your vitality, and give, renewed
health md strength. Such q medicine you
will find in Electric Bilters, and only so cts.
a bottle at NJ. f Lcathcrman's Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival of trade at M. E. Leather.
mans Drug Store as their giving away to
their customers of so many free trial bottles
Of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump,
ton. Their trade is simply enormous IN
this very valuable article from the fact that
and all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test 1t before buying by
getting n trial bottle free, large size 81
Every bottle warranted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
lSucklen's Arnic;l SalVc,

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refmddc.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
NJ. E.Lcathcrman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

Col. H. Kyd Douglas, commanding
the First Regiment NJ. N. G., has issued
an order directing Capt. John H. An
derson, Of the Willlamsport Light In
fantry. to return their uniforms, equip
ments and all State property at once,
aud the company be disbanded.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Thursday, August % 1887.
NewsDaDcr Law Decisions.

4. Any person who takes paper regularly from
the postUfice whether directed to his name or an
others or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
sy,onsible for the payment:
If any person orders his paper discontinued, he
or she pay all the arrcaragcs or the puolisher
may continue to send it until payment is mace
and collect the whole amount, whether the paper IS
taken from the office not.
No paper win be discontinued until paid up
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Business Locals.

cB- If you want an icc,cold watermelon
or cantcloupc, come my way keep doz
en- or more Of them constantly in my rcfrig
orator and you can always find them II
prime order. 1t is the business hit of The
season and sells melons and cantcloupc:
"hand over fist"
auglStt NJ + Policy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Additional Locals.

Remember the Apples church Sunday
School pic mic, to be held in Blacks Grove,
on Saturday next.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

q" NEW GOODS.-The large Invoice
Of Stationery just received Mt OSLEK'S
is selling Off mt fair prices, good goods
always sell. aug1lf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

tE WANTED.--A gcntccl, reliable,
white girl, to cook, wash and iron for a fam
lily of two; country girl preferred The
right person can secure good home and
fair wages in Frederick. Apply at This
uy21 OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

New STOCK OF CoAL,-Wc are receiving
our first shipments of coal; Red Ash and
White Ash, all sizes. There will probably
bc an advance in prices LcXt month and it
would be safer to lay in your winter coal
this month. Our prices will be as low as
any other dealer this We guarantee.
aug1Stf Stocksdalc q Bussard
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

DIR. ELNlAR G. FAIIRNEY, Specialist.
in Chronic Diseases. All correspondence
strictly confidential and promptly attended
to. 20 Prospects,, Hagcrstown, Md,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

cY- Prime Wcstphalia Hams and Shout
dcrs, every one guaranteed, at
augll4t ROOTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

AT Observation-Disclosures, Nd, every other
Saturday from'G u. m. to II a. M, beginning
with Saturday, June 4th. 1887.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

eSs~ For Birthday Cards and full line
of Fresh Confcctioncrys at OSLEkS.
april2ltf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25


(T- SEE! l SEE !! That a complete
Assortment of Kinks Toilet Soaps at low
prices best Creme Dat Meal Toilet Soap,
very cheap; Turnip Seed by the ounce or III
greater bulk, much cheaper than by. the
packet; such varieties as, Early Flat Dutch,
Early Flat Red or Purple Top, Earliest
Bloomsdale Red Top. the quickest growing
of all and best Parlor White &c" Oil, can
all DC purchased of
E. l.. BOBLlTZ,
july21u Mcchanicstown, Md.
cE" FOR SALE-A desirable small prop
crty of IL acres of land with house md barn
and all in good condition, near Eicholtz' s
Mill; will be sold cheap, for further infor-
nation call upon the subscriber,
unc16tf BERNARD COLL IFLO WEIR.
just received at Osler's Confectionery, q
full assortment Of Toy Wagons, Carts,
Whcrlharrows, Doll Carriages Hobby horses
\ b c Books and Cards, all for the boys and
girls.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

as" IIOMINY at 3 cents Quart,
at Cramcrs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

VIII be glad to see you at the mill at any
ard all times. Thankful for past patronage
] ask a continuance Of the same
July 31tf 1OIIN JONES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-02
a Cunning Expedient.

There is q fable among the Hindoos
that a thief, having been detected aud
condemned to die, happily hit upon an
expedient which gave him hope Of life.
He sent for his jailor, and told him he
had secret of great Importance which
he desired to impart 10 the king, and
when this had been done lie would be
prepared to die. After receiving this
piece OF intelligence the king at once or
dered the culprit TO be conducted into
his presence and demanded of him TO
know his secret. The thief replied that
he knew the secret of causing tree 10
grow which would bear fruit Of pure
gold. The experiment might easily he
tried, and his majesty would not lose the
opportunity; SO, accompanied by his
courtiers and his chief priest, he went
with the thief to spot selected near the
city wall, where the latter performed a
series of solemn incantatons. This done,
the condemned man produced a piece OF
gold, and declared If il should be planted
it would produce tree, every branch of
which would bear gold.
"But," he added, "this must be put
into the ground by hand that has nev-
er been stained by dishonest act. My
hand is not clean. therefore pass it to
your majesty"
The king took the piece of gold but
hesitated. Finally he said: 81 remem-
Der in my younger days | often filched
money from my fathers treasury which
was not mine. / have repented the sin;
but yet dare not say my hand is clean.
pass it to my prime minister"
The latter after brief consideration,
answered: cit were pity to break the
charm by possible blunder. receive
taxes from the people, and AS | am ex-
posed to many temptations, how can
be sure that have remained perfectly
honest? | must give it to the governor
Of the citadel"
"No, no." cried the Governor, draw
ing back. Remember have the serv-
ing out of pay and provisions to the sol
diers. Let the high priest plant II.
And the priest said "you forget; l
have the collecting of tithes, and the
disbursements for sacrifice"
Atlength the thief exclaimed: :'Your
Majesty | think it were better for society
that all five of us should be hanged,
since it appears that not an honest man
can be found among U.S."
In spite of the lamentable exposure,
the King laughed; and so pleased was
he with the thiers cunning expedient
that he granted him pardon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-02
A Sure Eye and Steady Hand.

The Emperor displayed great interest
in the working Of the steam hammer,
and Herr Krupp took the opportunity Of
speaking in high praise Of the workman
who had special charge Of it. "Acker-
mann has sure eye he said, "and
can stop the falling hammer at any mo-
ment. A hand might be placed on the
anvil without fear, and he would stop
the hammer within a hairs breadth OF
it," "Let US try" said the Emperor,
''but not with human hand--try my
watch" and he laid il, splendid speei-
men of work, richly set with brilliants,
on the anvil. Down came the immense
mass Of steel, and Ackermann, with bis
hand on the lever, stopped II just
the sixth of an inch from the watch.
When he went to hand 1t back the
Emperor replied ia a kindly voice,
"No, Ackerman, keep the watch In
memory of al interesting moment"
The workman, embarrassed, stood with
outstretched hands not knowing what
to do. Krupp came forward and took
the watch, saying, all keep IL for 20 u
If you are afraid TO take il from his
Majesty" A few minutes later they
again passed the spot, and Krupp said,
"Now, you can take the Emperor's
present from my haud, and handel
Aekermann the watch wrapped up ia
l 600 mark note Vienna Extrab bLaH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-02
NEW VOL. 22-NO. 81.

lie Baron Hausberg." al suppose he has
come for an apology" said Hughie TO
himself; and he told the servant to show
the visitor up.
An old gentleman with gold specta-
cles and gray hair came into the room,
aud saiG, in slight French accent,
"Have | the honor OF addressing Mon
sieur Hugh Erskine?'
Hughie bowed.
II have come from Baron Hsusberg,
he continued. "The Baron -"
al beg, sir, that you will offer him
my sincere apologies, said Hughie.
"The Baron,' said the old gentleman,
with smile, "has commissioned me to
bring you this letter" aud he handed
Hughie sealed envelope.
On the outside was written: "a we'd
ding present to Hugh Erskiaeand Laura
Merton, from an old beggar,' and in
side was a check for 100000.
When they were married Alan Trevor
was the best man, and the Baron made
speech at the wedding
millionaire models" said Alan, ''are
rare enough; but, by Jove, model mil
lionaires are rarer stillW-LOHdon
World
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-02
Mark Train on Farming.

Here, remarked the famous humorlst,
Mark Twain, Ia a recent address, Ia n
composition wrote on farming when u
boy. Farming Is healthy work; but no
man can run farm and wear his best
clothes at the same time. Either the
farming must cease while the new
clothes continue, or the new clothes
cease while the farming continues. This
shows that farming is not so clean work
as being a Congressman or school mas
ter, for these men can wear good clothes
II they can find money TO pay for them.
Farmers get up eaily ir the morning.
They say the early bird catches the
worm. II | was bird, had rather get
up late aud eat cherries IN place Of
worms. Farmers don't paint their
wagons when they can heIp IL, for they
show mud too quick. The color or their
boots is REQ, and don't look like other
peoples boots, because they are twice
as big. Farmers wives have hard
time cooking for the hired men, aud the
hired men find fault with the farmers
wives cooking. Why don't farmers'
wives let the hired men DO the cooking
while they do the finding fault. Farm
ers don't get as rich as bank presidents
but they get more exercise. Some ask,
why don't farmers run for CongressY
They run 30 much keeping boys out Of
their peach orchards and melon patches
they don't have any time TO run after
anything else. II CoDgrcss should run
after farmers one might be caught now
and then. Lawyers can beat farmers
at running for most anything. know
a farmer who tried 10 run a line fence
according 70 his notion. The other man
objected, and hurt the farmer. The
farmer hired lawyer TO run his line
fence, aud now the lawyer runs the
farmers farm, and the farmer has STOP
ped running anything. Speaking Of
runniEg reminds me Of our calf thas
ran away TO the woods. There were not
enough men In the country to catch that
calf. We turned the old COW loose into
the woods, and she caught The calf,
proving the old saying. that IL takes q
cow TO catch q theft.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-02
NEW GOODS,
New woods

The undersigned has returned from
the city and finished opening a thor
ouch and complete line of goods, viz:
Dw Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fine Boots, fine and coarse Shoes, to
suit all ares, nice line of Mating,
good Rae Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
ing. cane and wood seat Rocking
Chairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes. &C., Queensware, StOneware,
Hardware. Woodenware, Tinware,
Groceries, Confections, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
Soaps, Tobacco, Cigars, &c, &c.-all
(Which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
est living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price. also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
j. S. MELVIN.
Dufields, May IS, 1887.